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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Jonp on 08 November 2005, 23:22

Title: Help with some tuning info.... 8v Gti.
Post by: Jonp on 08 November 2005, 23:22

Good evening folks!

I've got an '87 5-door gti 8v in oak green..... Completely standard!!! Original stereo... 57k miles.
The thing is that as i'm selling my BMW 530 (don't get excited it's a wreck, i haven't got loads of cash!). The gti keeps up well with the Bmw, to about 85mph, then the larger engine takes it to places i can only dream of!

What are my options for giving me a little more GO? I was originally looking for a 16v gti, but after i drove a few i wasn't sold on them. IMHO they are really too revvy and you can't use 'Go everywhere in 3rd gear' mode :wink:
So getting a 16v is out of the question...... and i do like the standard look (where did i leave my flat cap.....).

Cheers guys!

Jonp

Title: Re: Help with some tuning info.... 8v Gti.
Post by: Judderi on 09 November 2005, 10:55

2ltr conversion? Theres not allot really you can do.

Different gearbox?

Title: Re: Help with some tuning info.... 8v Gti.
Post by: Organisys on 09 November 2005, 12:16

2L bottom end, and a mild cam ?

Title: Re: Help with some tuning info.... 8v Gti.
Post by: ...joe on 09 November 2005, 18:45

and a decent exhaust and a panel filter.

Title: Re: Help with some tuning info.... 8v Gti.
Post by: rubjonny on 10 November 2005, 12:47

2.0 litre 16v engine from a MK3, loads of torque and loads of top end, can get them up to 170BHP with a little tuning & an ECU remap (VW limited the 2.0 16v to 150 BHP so it wouldn't 'steal the VR6's thunder' as it were ;))

Suprised Mk2GTI2.016v didn't suggest it really  :grin:

Title: Re: Help with some tuning info.... 8v Gti.
Post by: Judderi on 10 November 2005, 13:12

Been there done that  :wink:

To be honest i prefer the old K jet valver with a 2.0 bottom end over the ABF lump.


Anyway i did suggest it. Second reply i think.  :laugh: